Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.

Xavier smiled ambiguously at Stefan. “Stefan, why don’t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I’ll accept the fact that she’s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach. However, if I find her first… I’ll make my move!”

“Whatever,” Stefan replied nonchalantly.

“You’re the most generous man in Beach City!” Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car. He immediately started searching for Renee.

Stefan, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit. Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.

Water Dock’s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.

Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there. As a result, many local traders became wealthy. Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate. The area also lay host to various underground gangs.

browsed around before

old man with a white beard. A coarse linen cloth was

paintings, and pottery figurines. Every treasure looked like it existed long ago. Evidently, these antiques were recently excavated from

that looked alike—even the treasures they sold looked similar, catching the attention of only a few who’d stop to

for treasures, young man?” The old

around here. I personally excavated all these treasures. You can buy anything with your eyes closed, and it’d still be

not here to

for someone.” The old man raised his brows and looked at Stefan. “You look like someone important. If you’re willing

who’s been here for a long time. I’m

I certainly know a thing or two about excavating graves and fortune-telling. If you’re looking for someone, I could offer

your willingness to help.” Intrigued, Stefan proceeded to sit

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